These tips will help you to make a good impression on your bosses, colleagues and clients: #work #career

1 KNOW WHOM YOU SHOULD INFLUENCE There’s no need to influence everyone, says Karen Leong, director of Influence Solutions - a regional learning-and-development organisation - and master trainer in influential communication. “You only need to actively exert an influence on the people – your bosses or clients – who have a direct impact on helping you to achieve your goals. So focus your attention on building good relationships with them.” 2 BE HONEST AND EARNEST These are the two most important qualities that make people believe in you. Karen explains: “For example, when you buy insurance, you trust that your financial advisor has good intentions and will safeguard your fortune. You’re not buying into the product – you’re buying into the person. “That’s how influence works too – when you can invoke feelings of trust in the person you wish to influence, they’re more likely to...